Live Blog: Kenya Marks 62nd Jamhuri Day

By Dawan Africa - Reporter

12 December 2025 - Kenyans are celebrating 62nd Jamhuri Day. President William Ruto has said that the architects of Kenya fought for the nation's independence and gave the citizens a focused future.

"We need to fight poverty, diseases, and ignorance," he said.

12:31pm

President of Ghana John Mahama Dramani: "Mzee Jomo Kenyatta and Kwame Nkrumah fought for independence of African states."

Ghanaian president has thanked Kenya for sending troops to Haiti to restore peace. He has said that Ghana also participates in global efforts, like sending troops to help Jamaica rebuild after it was hit by a hurricane.

12:29

President William Ruto: "We thank President of Ghana John Mahama Dramani for finding time to join Kenyans in celebrating the 62nd Jamhuri Day event."

12:18pm

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki: "Jamani wananchi wetu Rais William Ruto ni faya si faya? Nchi yetu ni faya si faya? Wananchi wa Kenya ni faya si faya?"

12:15pm

Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife Rebbeca Miano: "Today we reintroduce Kenya to the world. The magical land of wonder"

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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja: "The late Tom Mboya was a patriot who set the bar so high. Another hero from Nairobi is the late prime minister Raila Odinga who served as an MP for a long time. We can only emulate the good work they did. Raila and Tom Mboya were nationalist and shunned tribal cocoons."

Governor Sakaja has also urged Kenyans to visit tourist attraction sites in Nairobi and other parts of the country. He has also urged President William Ruto to rename Talanta Stadium to Raila Odinga International Stadium.

11:30am - Prayer session.

Kenya Marks 62nd Jamhuri Day — Religious leaders leading prayer session at Jamhuri celebrations on 12 December 2025 | Videograb

President William Ruto is the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Kenya.

Kenya celebrates 62nd Jamhuri Day. — President William Ruto | Videograb

Welcome to our live blog. The national event is being held at Nyayo Stadium. President William Ruto is leading Kenyans to mark this important day. It is 62 years since Kenya gained full independence from the British colonialists